I thank and applaud the manager of WAPA and the host of Super Xclusivo for their public statements of apology. Words matter. By apologizing publicly and taking steps to prevent future homophobic language on the air, they have sent a message that bigotry has no place on or off the airwaves. I thank Congresswoman Velasaquez, NYC Council Members Mark-Viverito, Mendez, Dromm and Van Bramer for their leadership on this issue. I also commend Pedro Julio Serrano from the National Gay & Lesbian Task Force for his tireless advocacy on behalf of the community.